The True Name of the Amaryllis

All of us have bought amaryllis either as a flower in a bouquet or as a plant to grow at home at one time or another. Truth is: None of us has ever bought an amaryllis when we did that. What we really buy are Hippeastrum or knights’ stars. The genus name of Amaryllis is reserved for its South African cousin Amaryllis belladonna, the belladonna lily. This is the story of a botanical mess.



How to Make Rainbow Roses

Rainbow roses are not a natural phenomenon. There are people out there selling rainbow rose plants or even seeds. Whatever it is, it won't produce rainbow roses. Yet still you can buy them at your local florist's shop. They are expensive. Make your own; it is cheaper; and once you have made them, you will appreciate better why they are expensive. This is a step-by-step how-to guide to make your own rainbow rose.